The Redline group have an exciting new opportunity to work with an excellent company, based in North Wales, for an for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer - Pneumatic/Hydraulic, to focus on mechanical system design and development of new imaging and sighting systems for Aerospace & Defence and Life Science sectors. 

Key responsibilities for the Mechanical Design Engineer - Pneumatic/Hydraulic - 

-	Work on mechanical engineering input from concept through testing and manufacture
-	Assist with requirements capture and specification definition, sensitivity analysis, reliability analysis as required
-	Produce designs of mechanical assemblies, opto-mechanical sub-assemblies and mechanisms for electro optical systems
-	Prepare presentations and reports for both formal and informal design reviews
-	Work with Business Development and Engineering teams to support new opportunities and generate solutions for customers
-	Drive products from design, to prototyping up to environmental qualification following internal or customer-driven NPI

Key skills/experience required:
-	Bachelor’s degree level in Mechanical engineering.
-	Provable mechanical design experience using Solidworks and PDM.
-	Comprehensive knowledge of 3D CAD, component design, assembly creation and production of drawings in accordance with BS.8888.  
-	Experience of design of precision machines and mechanisms.  
-	Experience of packaging electronics into systems enclosures. 
-	Understanding of common engineering materials and finishing techniques. 
-	Create and maintain technical documentation that supports the product development process including product specifications, data packs, manuals and end user instructions. 
-	Knowledge of finite element techniques to predict and simulate performance of proposed designs.
-	Knowledge or experience of the full design lifecycle, including taking designs from initial negotiations through requirements capture, sub-system design, hardware design and test to final integration. 

To apply for this excellent Mechanical Design Engineer - Pneumatic/Hydraulic opportunity, based in North Wales, please email a copy of your CV to Sophie Khuttan – SKhuttan@redlinegroup.Com quoting reference SKK1175, or for more information, please call Sophie on 01582 878817 / 07961158586.